SAP MSAM_GET_CHAR_HEADER_DATA Function Module for MSAM Get the characteristics header data

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MSAM_GET_CHAR_HEADER_DATA is a standard msam get char header data SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for MSAM Get the characteristics header data processing and below is the pattern details for this FM, showing its interface including any import and export parameters, exceptions etc. there is also a full "cut and paste" ABAP pattern code example, along with implementation ABAP coding, documentation and contribution comments specific to this or related objects.

See here to view full function module documentation and code listing for msam get char header data FM, simply by entering the name MSAM_GET_CHAR_HEADER_DATA into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: MSAM_MO_CLASSIFICATION
Program Name: SAPLMSAM_MO_CLASSIFICATION
Main Program: SAPLMSAM_MO_CLASSIFICATION
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function MSAM_GET_CHAR_HEADER_DATA pattern details

In-order to call this FM within your sap programs, simply using the below ABAP pattern details to trigger the function call...or see the full ABAP code listing at the end of this article. You can simply cut and paste this code into your ABAP progrom as it is, including variable declarations.

CALL FUNCTION 'MSAM_GET_CHAR_HEADER_DATA'"MSAM Get the characteristics header data
TABLES
*  CHAR_CLASS_HEADER =  "Characteristics of a Class
*  CHAR_HEADER =  "MSAM Characteristics header
*  RETURN =  "Return Parameter

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TABLES Parameters details for MSAM_GET_CHAR_HEADER_DATA

CHAR_CLASS_HEADER - Characteristics of a Class

Data type: KSML
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes

CHAR_HEADER - MSAM Characteristics header

Data type: MSAM10_CHAR_HEADER
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes

RETURN - Return Parameter

Data type: BAPIRET2
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for MSAM_GET_CHAR_HEADER_DATA Function Module

The ABAP code below is a full code listing to execute function module POPUP_TO_CONFIRM including all data declarations. The code uses the original data declarations rather than the latest in-line data DECLARATION SYNTAX but I have included an ABAP code snippet at the end to show how declarations would look using the newer method of declaring data variables on the fly. This will allow you to compare and fully understand the new inline method. Please note some of the newer syntax such as the @DATA is not available until a later 4.70 service pack (SP8), which i why i have stuck to the origianl for this example.

ABAP code using 7.40 inline data declarations to call FM MSAM_GET_CHAR_HEADER_DATA

The below ABAP code uses the newer in-line data declarations. This allows you to see the coding differences/benefits of the later inline syntax. Please note some of the newer syntax below, such as the @DATA is not available until 4.70 EHP 8.

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